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Search 23 islands by vibe, season, language, or sustainability.

Eco-luxurySailing hubsFrench CaribbeanLow hurricane riskOff the grid
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Antigua

Leeward Islands

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Anguilla

Leeward Islands

Side-by-side comparison of logistics, sustainability, seasonal intelligence, and vibes.

Why Antigua?

365 beaches, Nelson's Dockyard, and the sailing capital of the Caribbean.

Why Anguilla?

33 beaches, zero high-rises, and the Caribbean's best-kept luxury secret.

Eco Rating

3/5

3 green initiatives

3/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Antigua

high
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Anguilla

high
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best monthsRainy season

Vibes

Family FriendlySailingLuxuryAll InclusiveRomanceCultural Heritage
LuxuryRomanceFoodieWellness SpaOff The Beaten Path

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

🇦🇬 Antigua🇦🇮 Anguilla
CapitalSt. John'sThe Valley
Population101K16K
Area440 km²91 km²
Sub-regionLeeward IslandsLeeward Islands
CurrencyXCD (USD accepted)XCD (USD accepted)
Driving sideLeft (UK-style)Left (UK-style)
PowerType A/B · 230VType A/B · 110V
Emergency911911
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
AirportsANUAXA
Coral reefat riskat risk

Green Initiatives

●Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary
●Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO Site
●Ban on single-use plastic bags and styrofoam (2016)
●Anguilla National Trust marine conservation
●Dog Island seabird sanctuary
●Sea turtle monitoring program
●Low-density tourism development policy

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